Sakari Röyskö: Maryland Details 01

The lamp is an everyday object that is brought into focus in this image. The work explores the significance of details and the beauty of imperfection: the wear on the lampshade and the gleam of the metal reveal the traces of time and the contrast between materials. The composition is minimal yet charged—it invites the viewer to pause and see the ordinary in a new light.

About the artist
Photography is Sakari Röyskö's way of observing the world quietly yet attentively. He is interested in everyday phenomena, people, and spaces. In his images, he aims to capture situations where meanings are not immediately obvious, but are constructed through the viewer’s interpretation. His approach is documentary, but not explanatory. He often employs a deadpan aesthetic, allowing space for silence and pause. He is fascinated by how photography can be both truthful and open to interpretation – like a playground where the camera serves as a tool for curiosity and play.